Mercury Mountaineer Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns covering at least one Mercury Mountaineer model year (1996–2010). Each campaign below shows the model years it covers, the official NHTSA text and the share of vehicles repaired so far.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Which model years each campaign covers

Mercury Mountaineer recall campaigns (rows) by model year covered (columns), 1996–2010
Campaign	1996	1997	1998	1999	2000	2001	2002	2006	2008	2010
10V161000 Seat	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered
09V399000 Vehicle speed control	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
07V453000 Power train	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered
07V336000 Vehicle speed control	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
05V520000 Visibility	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered
03V281000 Seat	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
03V280000 Vehicle speed control	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
01V171000 Tire	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
00V422000 Vehicle speed control	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
00V402000 Suspension	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
00V228001 Seat belt	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
00V179000 Air bag	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
00V072000 Electrical	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
99V164000 Latch	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
99V123000 Brake	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
99V062001 Vehicle speed control	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
98V060000 Fuel system	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
97V137000 Structure	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
97V074000 Vehicle speed control	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered

● = the campaign lists this model year. Source: NHTSA recalls file, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

All 19 campaigns, newest first

Listed for 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 10V161000 Filed Apr 20, 2010

FRONT DRIVER & PASSENGER SEATS MANUAL RECLINERS

Seats · front assembly · recliner

Repair progress not yet reported33,256 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 10V161000

Listed for 1997, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 09V399000 Filed Oct 13, 2009

SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/OVERHEATS

Vehicle speed control

Repair progress not yet reported4,500,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 09V399000

Listed for 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 07V453000 Filed Sep 26, 2007

TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE ATTACHMENT BOLT TORQUE

Power train · automatic transmission · cooling unit and lines

Repair progress not yet reported1,497 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 07V453000

Listed for 1999, 2000, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 07V336000 Filed Aug 3, 2007

SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH

Vehicle speed control

Repair progress not yet reported3,600,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 07V336000

Listed for 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 05V520000 Filed Nov 9, 2005

WIPER MOTOR GREASE

Visibility · windshield wiper/washer · motor

Repair progress not yet reported199,942 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 05V520000

Listed for 1998–2001 Mercury Mountaineer. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 03V281000 Filed Aug 5, 2003

FORD/HIGH BACK SEATS

Seats · front assembly · recliner

Repair progress not yet reported1,552,880 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 03V281000

Listed for 1999, 2000, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 03V280000 Filed Aug 5, 2003

FORD/SPEED CONTROL CABLE

Vehicle speed control · cables

Repair progress not yet reported448,005 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 03V280000

Listed for 2002 Mercury Mountaineer. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 01V171000 Filed May 24, 2001

FORD/TIRE

Tires · sidewall

Repair progress not yet reported52,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 01V171000

Listed for 1997, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 00V422000 Filed Dec 27, 2000

FORD/THROTTLE

Vehicle speed control

Repair progress not yet reported220,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V422000

Listed for 1997 Mercury Mountaineer. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 00V402000 Filed Nov 28, 2000

FORD/SWAY BAR

Suspension

Repair progress not yet reported810,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V402000

Listed for 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 00V228001 Filed Aug 18, 2000

FORD/FMVSS 209/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES

Seat belts

Repair progress not yet reported144,435 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V228001

Listed for 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 00V179000 Filed Jul 5, 2000

FORD/SIDE AIR BAGS

Air bags · side/window

Repair progress not yet reported2,300 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V179000

Listed for 1999, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 00V072000 Filed Mar 7, 2000

FORD/ELECTRONIC FUNCTIONS

Electrical system · wiring · fuses and circuit breakers

Repair progress not yet reported208,903 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V072000

Listed for 1998, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 99V164000 Filed Jun 29, 1999

FORD/SECONDARY HOOD LATCH

Latches/locks/linkages · hood · latch

Repair progress not yet reported854,288 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V164000

Listed for 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 99V123000 Filed May 18, 1999

FORD/BRAKE LINE

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Repair progress not yet reported15,681 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V123000

Listed for 1998, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 99V062001 Filed Mar 30, 1999

FORD/CRUISE/SPEED CONTROL CABLE

Vehicle speed control

Repair progress not yet reported898,739 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V062001

Listed for 1997, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 98V060000 Filed Mar 19, 1998

FORD/JUMP STARTING

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Repair progress not yet reported320,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V060000

Listed for 1997 Mercury Mountaineer. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 97V137000 Filed Aug 19, 1997

FORD/LIFTGATE BRACKET WELDS

Structure · body · hatchback/liftgate · support device/strut

Repair progress not yet reported2,200 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 97V137000

Listed for 1996, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 97V074000 Filed Apr 30, 1997

FORD/THROTTLE

Vehicle speed control

Repair progress not yet reported23,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 97V074000

Where to next

Mercury Mountaineer problems by yearModel overview →Which Mountaineer years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Data sources

NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included

Processing

Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.

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